1. Does he who laments find compassion?
Does he who weeps find bliss?

2. Is he just who is a ruler
If he oppresses whom he rules?

3. Do not, oh you who are wronged, blame yourself
You have done no wrong.

4. I wonder at my own tears
When in you I have known weeping.

5. Oh, would that I were dead!
Would that the pain in me would cease!